Samra
Every Samra since 1946 — 453 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Samra
Samra is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1946, 453 American babies have been named Samra. Its peak came in 2003, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Samra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Samra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 5 | #17,259 |
| 2023 | — | — |
| 2022 | 14 | #7,964 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,245 |
| 2020 | 7 | #13,238 |
| 2019 | 6 | #15,258 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,103 |
| 2015 | — | — |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,783 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,951 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,244 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,625 |
| 2010 | 10 | #11,101 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19,676 |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,973 |
| 2007 | 12 | #10,033 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,636 |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,652 |
| 2004 | 20 | #6,170 |
| 2003 | 22 | #5,564 |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,641 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,857 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,953 |
| 1995 | 9 | #9,390 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,209 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 7 | #5,125 |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Samra
- Samra Rahimli Singer · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Samra in 2025?
Samra did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Samra?
453 babies have been named Samra in the United States since 1946, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Samra most popular?
Samra peaked in 2003, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Samra a boy or girl name?
Samra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Samra rising or falling?
Samra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Samra?
Well-known people named Samra include Samra Rahimli (singer).